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Penguins Positioned for Bold Draft Move as Key Player Targeted
Penguins beat writer Josh Yohe believes that the Penguins could be in prime position to select power forward Porter Martone with the 11th pick in the upcoming 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
The Pittsburgh Penguins landed the 11th overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and they also could potentially have the 12th selection.
The New York Rangers will have 48 hours before the official start of the Draft to decide if they want to retain the 12th pick, which would otherwise go to the Penguins if they decide against it.
In the meantime, what are the chances that the Penguins and general manager Kyle Dubas trade down?
Per Penguins beat writer Josh Yohe of The Athletic, it's not likely. He also names Brampton Steelheads captain Porter Martone as the likely target for Pittsburgh.
I see very little chance of him trading down. The Penguins already have a ridiculous number of picks in each of the next three drafts. All of that quantity is wonderful, but I think quality is more what they're looking for moving forward.
Might he trade up? Yeah, I think it's a real possibility. It's a top-heavy draft, and I could see them moving up for one of the top-tier centers or power forward Porter Martone. Sorry to be a buzz kill, but I'd still say it's better than 50-50 that Dubas stands pat at No. 11.
Might he trade up? Yeah, I think it's a real possibility. It's a top-heavy draft, and I could see them moving up for one of the top-tier centers or power forward Porter Martone. Sorry to be a buzz kill, but I'd still say it's better than 50-50 that Dubas stands pat at No. 11.
Martone scored 98 points (37G, 61A) in 57 games for the OHL franchise this year. At 6'3" and 205 lbs, he has all the makings of a potential power forward in the NHL and could be a valuable asset for the Penguins in the future if he falls in their laps.
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JUIN 14 | 103 ANSWERS Penguins Positioned for Bold Draft Move as Key Player Targeted Should the Penguins select Porter Martone with the 11th pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft? | ||
| Yes | 78 | 75.7 % |
| No | 25 | 24.3 % |
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